Green Deal – Fragrance Industry
In 2020, a study was carried out on the impact of the European Union Commission's Chemical Product Sustainability Strategy, which has put the fragrance industry at a crossroads. A study has been carried out on behalf of the International Fragrance Association (IFRA)...
Silver Zinc Zeolite – Opinion Request
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Silver Zinc Zeolite as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Silver Zinc Zeolite (SZZ) (CAS No. 130328-20-0, EC No. 603-404-0) with the INCI name 'Ammonium Silver Zinc Aluminum Silicate'. It is used for the antimicrobial effects...
Titanium Dioxide – Opinion Request
The scientific opinion of the SCCS on Titanium Dioxide as a cosmetic ingredient is requested. Titanium dioxide (TiO2) (CAS/EC No. 13463-67-7/236-675-5, 1317-70-0/215-280-1, 1317-80-2/215-282-2) is a white, inert, insoluble substance. It has the following uses: In its...
Meeting of the Working Group on Nanomaterials
On June 9, the SCCS Nanomaterials Working Group met. The following points were discussed at the Working Group meeting: GROW legislative points: DG GROW reported on the ongoing review of the Cosmetics Regulation and the impact assessment carried out by an external...
Meeting of the Working Group on methodologies
On June 7, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on methodologies took place. The following topics were discussed at this meeting: The SCCS responded to the DG GROW survey on the revision of the Cosmetic Regulation within the framework of the Chemical Strategy for...
Draft law amending annexes III and VI of the Cosmetic Regulation
The draft law amending Regulation (EC) No. 1223/2009 of the European Parliament and of the Council has been published. This project applies to the use of Butylated Hydroxytoluene, Acid Yellow 3, Homosalate and HA299 in cosmetic products. And, by which said Regulation...
Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate – Consultation for harmonization of CLP classification and labeling
Austria has made a harmonized classification proposal on the ingredient Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate. Tetrahydrofurfuryl methacrylate with CAS 2455-24-5, is used in cosmetics for its protective function. Proposed future entry in Annex VI of the CLP Regulation by...
Nanomaterial – Recommendation on its definition
On June 10, the European Commission published a Recommendation on the definition of nanomaterial in the Official Journal of the European Union. The definition of nanomaterial from the previous Recommendation 2011/696/EU is updated. In this way, nanomaterial is defined...
Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Ingredients
On May 31 and June 1, the meeting of the SCCS Working Group on cosmetic ingredients took place. During the meeting, various points related to new mandates or information from DG Grow, draft opinions and comments on opinions were discussed. SCCS members are preparing...
Agenda – Meeting of the Working Group on Cosmetic Products
On June 28, the meeting of the main working group on cosmetic products will take place. The items scheduled for this plenary meeting are as follows: Adoption of the agenda Approval of the minutes of the meeting of 1 March 2022 CMR omnibus acts (results of the written...
Aluminum – Preliminary Opinion
The SCCS has released its preliminary opinion on Aluminum cosmetic ingredients. On May 18, 2021, an opinion request was made to the SCCS on Aluminum. Aluminum (Al) and its compounds are used in a variety of cosmetic products, primarily deodorants, antiperspirants,...
ATP – Delegated Regulation 2022/692
Delegated Regulation (EU) 2022/692 has been published. This Delegated Regulation is the 18th adaptation of the ATP (Adaptation to Technical and Scientific Progress) of the CLP (Classification, Labeling and Packaging of substances). The European Commission has...